Teacher Assistant

Roosevelt Island, NY

Posted: 01/21/2025 Employment Type: Full Time Job Category: Education Pay Rate: $38,000-$40,000/year DOE

Job Description

Teacher Assistant - Special Education School - Non-public

United Staffing Solutions, a leader in the staffing industry is representing a well-established, private, K-12 special education school in their search for a Teacher Assistant. This is a direct hire, permanent position for a year-round (12-month) special education program. Positions starting ASAP.

Location: Roosevelt Island (between Queens and Manhattan along the F-train line).

Salary: $38,000-$40,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package included.

Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 7:55am-2:40pm, Tuesdays 7:55am-3:30pm and Wednesdays 7:55am-4pm.

Responsibilities of the Teacher Assistant:

  • Implementing daily instruction, activities, and behavior strategies
  • Supporting students in their school activities
  • Teaching skills that are targeted goals for each student with support from the Head/Lead teacher

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Must have NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate (or be willing to obtain it within 30 days of employment)
  • At least 1 year of experience working with special needs children in a special education setting
  • Experience working with children with developmental disabilities and other related disorders preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a unique opportunity to work with a school that prides itself on helping their students achieve success by supporting each child’s learning style. We are interviewing daily, apply now for immediate consideration!

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